Which Wedding Dress Fits Best?

As you walk into the bridal store, it is important to have an idea of the direction of wedding gown you want to look for. Women have to realize that wedding dresses don't come in one size fits all. We come in all different shapes and sizes and it's crucial to figure out what shape fits your body like a glove. 

Pear Shape Brides

This is the most common body shape where your hips are wider than your shoulders and your waist is usually quite well defined.

What Works

 Choose gowns with details on the bodice that draw the eye up and balance out your proportions. A-line works best for this shape because it disguises fuller hips. It also balances torso or bust. Empress line is another option that can work well. Diagonal draping on the bodice is very flattering. 

What to Avoid
Halter-necks or high cut necks make your hips look bigger. Bias or straight cut dresses also emphasis hips, as do full, gathered or pleated skirts. Avoid any bulk around the hips. Mermaid styles just won't work.

Rectangle Shape

Here your hips and shoulders are about the same width and there's not much definition at your waist.

What Works

 A waistline with a V shape at the front creates the illusion of a smaller waist. Structured and corseted bodices with fairly full skirts also achieve this effect. Empire line styles work especially well as do bias cuts if you're tall. Keep the neckline wide and use detailing either above or below the waist, not both.                                                                                                          

What to Avoid

Halter necks or high necks make the shoulders look narrow and do not flatter your waist. Straight cut dresses are in danger of making you look boxy.

Triangle Shaped 

A inverted triangle where your shoulders wider than you hips. Most models are this shape.

What Works

Bias cut or straight cut dresses can look very classy and this shape can be easily taken to a full ball gown style. Halter-necks or higher cut necks balance shoulders and hips and flatter a smaller chest. Bustles or bows in the hip area can help add curves. 

What to Avoid

Use the drama on the lower part of your body, not top.  Avoid low-cut necklines, full or very fancy sleeves and wider necklines.

Hourglass Shaped

Hips and shoulders are the same width and there is a well defined waist.

What Works

Strapless, V-neck or scooped neckline. Off shoulder styles work well but whatever you do, keep the neckline lower. A-line is a good fit and a shapely mermaid style works well.

What to Avoid

Bias cut or straight dresses will not serve your hourglass justice unless you are very tall and slim. Gathered or pleated skirts can make your hips look wider, so be careful. Empire styles will hide your best features.

Match Made Perfect

When it comes to the big day, the details are the key to perfection. Your nail polish should complement your bouquet and your bouquet needs to represent the colors that are on display at your wedding. Your wedding colors should be incorporated through the wedding invitations to the wedding cake. And I could go on, but I won't bore you with that.

Jewelry is the icing on cake for a bride and bridesmaids. Kendra Scott's powerful pieces have become a hot commodity in the fashion world. Celebrities such as Sophia Vargas, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton and Queen Latifah have been seen sporting Kendra Scott. 

Kendra Scott has affordable designer jewelry that can be found her top retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Lord and Taylor and specialty boutiques around the globe.  

Pieces from the line range from $55 to $245. The unique jewelry adds an unexpected pop of color to your look. 

Kendra Scott jewelry has a secret weapon that no other jeweler has provided before. On her website, Kendra lets you become the designer. With the option of 26 different stones, you can create any piece of jewelry with as many colors as you desire. 

With this color bar, you have the ability to match your bridesmaids earrings perfectly to her bouquet. To virtually be able to play around with all the different stones to match the bride's color scheme is incredibly fun. Here are a few examples of brides and their right-hand women showing off their Kendra Scott on their big day!

 The Kendra Scott Bridal Collection has abundant options that will complement your look. Check out the signature “I Do” pieces and add some sparkle and dazzle to the day you’ve been dreaming of since you were a little girl. Thanks Kendra for making it easy to add incredible color to our individual wedding looks!